Radio Worcester Receives BBB CNE Community Impact Award for Excellence in Service to Central Massachusetts
By-Hank Stolz
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WORCESTER, MA– Radio Worcester is proud to announce that we have been selected as the recipient of the 2025 Community Impact Award by the Better Business Bureau of Central New England (BBB CNE). This prestigious honor recognizes organizations that demonstrate exceptional commitment to their customers, employees, industry reputation and—most importantly—the communities they serve.
Radio Worcester has strived to deliver local news, meaningful conversation and vital public-service content for the residents of Worcester and Central Massachusetts. From deep-dive interviews with elected officials and business leaders to focused segments on consumer awareness and community improvement, our team works every day to elevate the voices of our region.
Receiving the Community Impact Award is both an honor and a motivating milestone. It underscores our foundational belief: that media can do more than report news—it can help build stronger neighborhoods, informed citizens and a more vibrant civic life.
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to:
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Our entire Radio Worcester team, whose dedication to excellence has brought us here.
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All of our guests, partners and community members who engage in our conversations and help shape our content.
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The Better Business Bureau of Central New England for recognizing organizations that prioritize community impact.
As we celebrate this award, we also recommit ourselves to even greater community service. We will continue to pursue powerful journalism, deepen our local partnerships and find new ways to make a positive difference throughout Central Massachusetts.
Thank you for listening, engaging and believing in the power of community-driven media.
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